Crime
Victim killed in North Little Rock shooting identified as 21-year-old Giovanni Castillo
North Little Rock Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening, November 5th, 2024.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting in the area of 4800 MacArthur Drive at approximately 8:50 PM.
Upon arrival, they discovered 21-year-old Giovanni Castillo, a resident of Fort Worth, Texas, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical attention, Castillo was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The North Little Rock Police Department’s Detective Division is actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the NLRPD tip line at 501-680-8439 or Detective W. Williams at 501-771-7151.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.